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Roger Steffens Photos
From Roger Steffens: Aston "Family Man" Barrett was the sine qua non, the true co-creator, often unacknowledged, of much of Bob Marley’s greatest music.
Family Man and Bob Marley Backstage San Diego 1979 From “My Cup” with producer Lee "Scratch" Perry in 1970 through the final sessions of the Wailers in 1980, his influence runs deep. He brought melody into bass, reshaping the sound of reggae and helping carry it to a global audience. A modest man, but his work will live on forever. Photo of Family Man with Bob Marley taken by Roger Steffens in San Diego, 1979. Feature Documentary: Livicated - The Story Of Roger Steffens Regga
Paul Herve
May 41 min read
The First Bob Marley Billboard in the U.S. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles
The first-ever billboard for Bob Marley and the Wailers, promoting Rastaman Vibration and their appearance at the Shrine Auditorium. Seen here on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. Artwork designed by legendary Marley art director Neville Garrick. This photograph captures the moment when Marley’s music moved from a Jamaican phenomenon to a global cultural force. Why this billboard matters historically: • One of the earliest large-scale outdoor promotions for Marley in the Unite
Paul Herve
Mar 311 min read
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